Middle East

Saudis’ Arrest of 2 Princes Called a Warning to Royal Family

AYA BATRAWY / The Associated Press Mar 8, 2020 King Salman's brother and nephew reportedly do not support Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who has consolidated power in the kingdom. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Officials Say Gunmen Kill 32 at Ceremony in Afghan Capital

TAMEEM AKHGAR / The Associated Press Mar 6, 2020 Militants from the Islamic State group have declared war on Afghanistan's Shiites; IS claims responsibility for Friday's attack. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Still Short of Majority After Israel’s Election

TIA GOLDENBERG / The Associated Press Mar 4, 2020 The result appears to dash the long-serving leader's hopes for a decisive victory as his trial on corruption charges nears. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Human Rights Watch’s Ties to Saudi Billionaire Revealed

Ilana Novick / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 The Intercept reports on discrepancies between the mission and actions of the organization — which has since returned a 2012 donation. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Netanyahu’s Election Victory Could Mean Palestine’s Destruction

Juan Cole / Truthdig Mar 3, 2020 After the Israeli prime minister's Likud Party falls shy of a governing majority, one PLO official laments the "triumph of apartheid." Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Mubarak, Egypt’s Long-Serving Autocrat Ousted in Uprising, Dies at 91

SAMY MAGDY / The Associated Press Feb 25, 2020 His 30-year reign in unstable region came to an end in 2011 Arab Spring revolt, which has been followed by years of chaos and uncertainty. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

The Zionist Colonization of Palestine

Chris Hedges / Truthdig Feb 24, 2020 For more than a century Zionists and, later, Israelis have pursued a project to seize and ethnically cleanse Palestinian land. Dig deeper ( 10 Min. Read )

U.S., Taliban Agree to Terms for Peace Deal, Troop Withdrawal

KATHY GANNON and MATTHEW LEE / The Associated Press Feb 21, 2020 The planned Feb. 29 signing depends on the success of a week-long nationwide "reduction in violence" agreement. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Netanyahu Trial Clouds Last Days of Israel Election Campaign

JOSEF FEDERMAN / The Associated Press Feb 18, 2020 The prime minister is slated to appear in a Jerusalem court as a defendant just two weeks after the March 2 vote. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

America and Israel Against the World

Maj. Danny Sjursen / Truthdig Feb 12, 2020 Donald Trump is attempting to buy Palestine’s unconditional surrender like he would a casino. As Americans, we should all be embarrassed. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

U.N. List Targets Firms Linked to Israeli Settlements

JOSEF FEDERMAN and JAMEY KEATEN / The Associated Press Feb 12, 2020 Over 100 companies are said to be complicit in violating Palestinian human rights by operating in the occupied West Bank. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Syrian Advance Sends Hundreds of Thousands Fleeing in Idlib

SARAH EL DEEB and SUZAN FRASER / The Associated Press Feb 7, 2020 The region, which is near the border with Turkey, is the last rebel-held bastion in the war-ravaged country. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )